Over 700 Adoptable Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats will be Available at North Shore Animal League America’s 17th Annual Premiere Global Adoption Event, Pet Adoptathon ®

April 13, 2011 (Port Washington, NY) – Beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, April 30th, North Shore Animal League America will open its doors at 25 Davis Avenue in Port Washington, for its 17th Annual, 36-hour adoption event; Pet Adoptathon 2011. More than 2,000 animal shelters and rescue groups around the world will join the Animal League for this premiere global pet adoption event, sponsored by Purina ONE® and Purina One beyOnd, to help save the lives of homeless pets.

Animal League adopters will have over 700 puppies, kittens, dogs and cats to choose from at its Port Washington adoption headquarters. Joining the opening ceremony celebration will be actress and soap opera star Carolyn Hennesy, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano with a Proclamation and animal advocate Nassau County District Attorney, Kathleen Rice.

The 36-hour marathon event will feature fun for the entire family under the big tent, including performances on both April 30th and May 1st by the Purina Incredible Dog Team. Other activities include video games, photo booth, kid’s corner, Mutt-i-grees Marketplace, arts and crafts, balloon sculptures, plants for sale and so much more! Relax in the Kitty Cat Café, while enjoying food and beverages, cotton candy and smoothies. Experts in training, veterinary care and grooming will be available both days to offer tips and advice. Tent hours are 9am-5pm.

On Sunday, May 1st at 12:00 noon meet two-time Super Bowl champion Jarvis Green for fitness fun for kids of all ages. Bring your sneakers for Melody Hound’s Mutt-i-grees activities. These engaging activities will help your children bond and understand your newly adopted pet even more!

For more information on Pet Adoptathon call the Hotline at 800-214-4308 or visit www.AnimalLeague.org.

ABOUT NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICANorth Shore Animal League America - Home of the Mutt-i-gree® - headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. The Animal League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes each year. Over the past decade, the Animal League saved over 200,000 lives and has saved 1,000,000 animals since its inception. “Like” us at www.Facebook.com/TheAnimalLeague, follow us at www.Twitter.com/AnimalLeague. To learn more about animal rescue and welfare, visit www.AnimalLeague.org.

North Shore Animal League America—the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization—has saved the lives of over 1 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at risk of euthanasia. Through our many innovative programs, we reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, puppy mills, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. As a leader in the no-kill movement, we are dedicated to promoting shelter pet adoptions; encouraging spay/neuter programs; reducing animal cruelty; ending euthanasia; and advancing the highest standards in animal welfare. Please join us in saving the lives of innocent animals by donating to support our lifesaving mission.